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Applying TerraPond

TerraPond is an absolutely pure form of Calcium Montmorillonite clay. It contains color-enhancing nutrients for your fish and plants and also removes impurities that result in clarifying the water until it sparkles.

TerraPond is very fine, pure, ION-MIN clay and it will stay suspended in your water while doing its work. Many first-time users are often concerned when their water doesn't clear in a short period of time. Please do not be alarmed. Even if you accidentally apply a dosage that exceeds our recommended amount, you can never harm or overdose your fish with this 100% natural product.

We suggest that you start with a conservative dose if your pond water is already at or close to an acceptable level of clarity. TerraPond's colloidal suspension properties allow it to continue bonding with impurities, carrying them safely into your filter. It also allows more nutrients to get into your fish's system. Since the best koi are raised and live in mud ponds, your fish will thank you for their mud bath that improves conformation, coloration, health, and vitality.

Weekly Good Water and Maintenance Dose:

50 Grams (two heaping Tablespoons) per 1000 gallons of water

Weekly Prior to a Show, Sick Fish, or Poor Water Dose:

100 Grams (1/4 cup or 1/4 lb) per 1000 gallons of water

For poor water conditions, more frequent doses may be required for several weeks until a water balance develops and maximum clarity is achieved. Once a balance is attained, you should be able to return to the Good Water and Maintenance Dosage or slightly more, depending the size and number of fish, etc.

Other Considerations:

Water temperature will vary during the year and your dosage amounts should reflect these changes. Lower doses may be used during the cooler months of the year. Speed of water clarity may be affected by your pond water turnover flow rate, number of fish, other animals (e.g., birds, ducks and turtles), plants and filtration system, and water-borne organic matter.